QUESTION

Dear Fitness Expert,
Hello, I just found out I'm pregnant (not my first) and am not sure about a fitness routine. After my last pregnancy, I worked out six days a week very strenuously for about a year, but have fallen out of my routine the past few months.

How much can I do now that I'm pregnant? I've also gained some weight back, and really want to keep my weight gain during pregnancy under check.

QUESTION

Dear Nutritionist,
I'm 42. I used to be overweight but managed to lose a lot of weight a year ago. Now I'm pregnant but I wish to stay slim. I intend to continue jogging and aerobics classes and limit my food intake during pregnancy in order to keep my weight down. I have a busy career and often rush meals. I drink a lot of coffee at work and a cigarette accompanies most of my cups of coffees. What nutritional advice can you give?
Marie

QUESTIONS

Dear Fitness Expert,
Hi. I'm not sure yet if I'm pregnant or not but I have the symptoms of being pregnant. I have a question about lifting. I work at a place that requires lifting boxes sometimes and I was wondering what weight level would be safe to lift without hurting the baby if I am pregnant?

Also, what kind of foods can one eat during pregnancy? What kind of exercises are recommended during pregnancy? Thanks for your time and attention.

QUESTION

Dear Fitness Expert,
Hi. I'm 4 weeks pregnant and was wondering if I can continue to do my Lotte Berk and Bar Method workouts through out my pregnancy? I also do Walk Away the Pounds, Pilates, yoga, and my stationary bike. Are these still safe for me to do?

QUESTION

Dear Fitness Expert,
I just found out that I am pregnant and I'm worried about everything! Can I still do my Pilates videos? I usually walk about two miles a day and workout to a Pilates video 1 to 3 times per week (a little sporadic, I know). I have heard that it is dangerous to do Pilates exercises while pregnant. Is this true?